The Absurdly Beautiful Winter Hike In South Dakota That Will Make You Feel At One With Nature

Winter is one of the best times to get out and explore South Dakota on foot. The hiking trails are less crowded, and you’ll truly find some peace and solitude. Take a look at this pretty hike that will make you feel one with nature…and appreciate our state’s history too.

You'll find the trailhead on the southeast shore of Sheridan Lake. It's considered a moderately difficult trail, mostly due to the elevation change of up to 1,322 feet.

This trail is listed as a National Recreation Trail because of its history. The trail follows the Rockerville Flume, which carried water all the way from Spring Creek to the Rockerville diggings. More than $20 million in gold was mined thanks to this flume.

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